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| Year | Stories |
|---|---|
| 1889 | 21 |
| 1890 | 18 |
| 1891 | 18 |
| 1892 | 19 |
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- The Bosses and the Back-Numbers
At the Yakima County Republican convention, party insiders steamrolled local challengers, sparking accusations of a 'cut and dried' slate.
- A Coal Town Rebellion
Roslyn voters unseat the company-backed mayor, citing mismanagement of public funds in a corporate-run coal town.
- The Senatorial Inspection of Yakima
A Congressional committee visits Yakima to study the transformative power of irrigation on the arid landscape.
- Fire Ravages Cle-Elum
A devastating blaze wipes out a business district, echoing the recent destruction in North Yakima.
- The Traveling Salesman’s Clever Ruse
A skeptical livery stable owner meets his match in a traveling drummer who refuses to pay for his own horse.
- The Gauntlet Thrown in the Land Office
A settler, claiming he was robbed of his homestead, issued a dramatic challenge to the land office register.
- Divorce Proceedings Halted by a Train Ride
A couple bound for court to finalize their divorce ends up on the same train car, leading to an unexpected reconciliation.
- Life in the Yakima Prospecting Camps
A vivid look at the daily grit, dashed hopes, and stubborn optimism of the men digging for fortunes in the upper Natchees.
- The Wheelbarrow Penance
A local landlord settles a lost election wager by wheeling his attorney through the streets of Yakima to the tune of a brass band.
- The Miracle Cures of the Brunswick Hotel
A Yakima resident claims a proprietary medical system cured his chronic illness where professional doctors failed.
- An Embarrassing Encounter on the Train
A man vows revenge on his wife’s lover while riding in a train car, only to be silenced by his wife’s sudden appearance.
- Blood on the Rails Near Thorpe
A railroad conductor was nearly killed by an impudent waiter on an eastbound train, leading to a tense standoff and a dramatic shooting.
- Tragic Shooting on the Reservation
A man named Alexander is fatally shot on the reservation near Simcoe, prompting a manhunt.
- The Eagle Escapes the Hotel Yakima
A captive eagle, purchased from a local youth, picks its own lock and escapes back into the wilderness.
- The Scandal at the Hotel Room
An embarrassed couple flees a hotel after being interrupted in a state of 'Edenic' undress.
- The Sheriff’s Cold Night and A Surprise Marriage
After evading capture in a dramatic escape from the Moxee, a fugitive is arrested and promptly married by the local justice.
- Blood Over Hay in the Big Bend
A violent dispute over the ownership of a hay stack leads to a pitched battle with multiple casualties.
- A Pinkerton Man’s Deception in Prosser
A high-stakes manhunt for a horse thief ends in North Yakima after a Pinkerton operative goes undercover to secure a suspect.
- Yakima Fights Back Against the 'Pullman Deal'
A legal battle erupts as Yakima citizens challenge the state government's decision to locate the new agricultural college in Pullman.
- The Political Ax Falls in Yakima
The federal office of the register faces a shakeup as political loyalties shift and local officials are removed.
- A Fourth of July Rivalry
A competitive spirit boiled over between Yakima and Ellensburg, culminating in heavy betting and a frantic hose team race.
- A Veteran’s Long Walk Home
A hungry and penniless soldier, having lost his horse in the Olympics, finds his fellow veterans unwilling to help him reach his home in Klickitat County to cast his vote.
- The Price of Small Change on the Rails
A passenger sued the Northern Pacific Railroad for $3,000 after being forcibly ejected for failing to provide exact change for his fare.
- The Perilous Bridge at Union Gap
Superintendent Prowell lobbies for the relocation of the decaying Union Gap bridge, citing safety hazards and potential Northern Pacific assistance.
- The Bold Jewelry Store Heist
Burglars bypass a safe to clear out a downtown shop's gold and timepieces.